Master of Professional Accounting

VU course code: BMAQ | CRICOS: 103254K, 103277C | Level of study: Postgraduate

Duration

2 years

Delivery mode

Hybrid

Fees

Tuition fee per semester : AU$17,300

Location

City Campus, VU Sydney

Next start date

29 July 2024

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Overview

Develop advanced accounting expertise to progress your career, with the Master of Professional Accounting at Victoria University.

This postgraduate qualification in accounting offers specialist knowledge and skills and a deep understanding of sustainability issues and global accounting trends.

During your study, you will undertake these specialist activities to graduate well-prepared for a senior accounting position:

execute case studies and business plans
assess and complete a substantial research project or evidence-based capstone activity
adapt cross-disciplinary knowledge to evaluate business decisions with creativity
develop specialist knowledge in accounting, economics and finance.

Upon completion of this course, you will be eligible to apply for accreditation with CPA Australia and/or the Chartered Accountants – Australia and New Zealand (CA ANZ).

: On successful completion of this course, students will be able to:

Critically reflect upon theoretical approaches and analyse their application to achieve effective accounting practice;

Justify and interpret theoretical propositions and related bodies of knowledge to critically evaluate the resolution of business problems and make recommendations/recommend actions in authentic/contemporary business settings;

Adapt cross disciplinary knowledge to evaluate business decisions with creativity for emerging professional accounting contexts;

Exhibit accountability in autonomous and collaborative judgements and innovative strategic thinking in response to emerging business/ accounting challenges in complex contexts;

Formulate, implement and evaluate industry-specific investigations to resolve complex professional problems and inform management decision making as a reflective practitioner;

Articulate recommendations and conclusions to specialist and non-specialist audiences including multi-disciplinary teams, diverse cultural communities and business and other professional organisations;

Exemplify initiative and inspirational leadership in a contemporary work environment, acting consistently, ethically and socially responsibly to achieve sustainable economic and social goals; and,

Evaluate and execute an evidence-based research project as a capstone activity informing effective accounting practice to generate and evaluate complex ideas and concepts at abstract and practical levels.
: Relationships between our teaching staff and students focus on mutual respect. We acknowledge you as a professional who wants to extend your business skills and undertake challenges. Our teaching staff have an ‘open door’ policy and encourage you to approach them for additional assistance whenever necessary.
: Everything you learn at VU has direct links to the real world. This course will give you practical experience, so you will be job-ready when you graduate.

Our strong industry partnerships help inform our curriculum and provide opportunities for you to create valuable connections in the business world.

We also organise work expos, where you can network with potential employers and discover first-hand the opportunities available to business graduates.
: If you have an Australian bachelor degree in accounting (or similar discipline), you may be eligible for an exemption of 48 credit points of study.

If you receive 48 credit points for previous study, you may be able to qualify with a masters in 1.5 years, enabling you to launch your professional accounting career sooner.

Entry requirements

When assessing your application, we consider your education, work experience, current skills and personal attributes (where relevant).

Applicants for this course will need to meet the entry criteria outlined below. If you don’t meet the entry criteria, you may be able to gain entry by first completing a different course. We call this a ‘pathway’.

For PhD applicants, we offer a related ‘Integrated PhD’ which allows you to establish relevant skills before beginning your research.

You may also be eligible for course ‘credits’, where you are granted a unit or units towards your qualification for equivalent previous study or work experience, so you can graduate sooner.

Entry criteria

Credit & Entry pathways into this course

Victoria University is committed to providing a transparent admissions process. Find out more about how to apply for our courses, and our commitment to admissions transparency. Meeting the minimum admission criteria does not guarantee entry into this course. Past academic performance may be considered.

Course Structure

To attain the Master of Accounting, students will be required to complete 192 credit points consisting of:

48 credit points college core units
96 credit points professional core units
12 credit points BMO5501 Business Ethics and Sustainability; and,
12 credit points BMO7006 Applied Business Project (Capstone); and,
24 credit points elective units. Please check any pre-requisite requirements prior to enrolling.

Units

Fees & Scholarships

As an international student at Victoria University, you will be required to pay your tuition fees up front each semester.

There may be additional materials fees throughout your studies, depending on your chosen course, as well as an administrative fee as part of your course.

Victoria University is proud to support our international scholarship recipients and sponsored students.

Fees

Scholarships

CAREERS

Employment opportunities for accountants are plentiful and span various roles in different industry settings, including public accounting practice, commercial and government organisations.

This course could lead to one of the following careers: